Baraboo/Sauk County UW Campus in Lange Center Executive Dining Room, 1006 Connie Road, Baraboo, WI
Members Present: Wedekind, Mielke, Haugen, Huffaker, Geimer, Kolb and Giese
Members Absent:
Others Present: Pleger, Davis, Janke, and Griffith
Chairperson Wedekind called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M. and compliance with the Open Meeting Law was verified.
Motion by Kolb, seconded by Geimer to approve the agenda for today's meeting. Motion carried.
Motion by Geimer, seconded by Kolb to approve the minutes of the April 23, 2009 meeting with the following correction: "Davis informed Commission members the issue of repairing the lighting in the theater is clearly the responsibility of the University" (not the Campus Commission). Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None.
Communications:
None.
Financial Report:
A revenue/expenditure report for the period 1/1/09 to 5/31/09 was distributed by C. Giese, City Clerk, which indicated an unexpended balance of $133,489.16; a comparative balance sheet was also distributed with Giese noting a balance of $50,414.07 in the Designated-Capital Equipment Fund.
Maintenance Report, Review and Payment of Bills:
R. Griffith presented the monthly maintenance report and reviewed the list of bills with Commission members. Griffith reported a suspected power surge had damaged an electrical digital panel. He estimated repairs would be in the neighborhood of $2,500.00; Griffith will investigate if an insurance claim should be made as well as possibly installing a surge protector at the site. Motion by Geimer, seconded by Kolb to pay the bills in the amount of $440.00. Motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding bidding requirements for renovations in A-4 building; Davis will verify bidding procedure requirements with the County Corporation Counsel.
Dean's Report:
Dean Pleger reported on the following:
* Enrollment is 80% of the previous year, at this time.
* Continuing students enrollment is down slightly, possibly due to the economy.
* Enrollment for incoming freshmen is on track.
* Commencement ceremony was recently held and had a good turnout.
* Oxford commencement ceremony will take place today; last ceremony at that location.
* State budget concerns will affect all campuses.
* Additional budget cuts are being proposed by the Governor; substantial cuts may
force some positions to be eliminated.
* Progress is being made in contacting Baraboo/Sauk County Campus alumni.
Update on Living and Learning Center:
C. Davis reported:
* A brochure will be produced promoting the LLC.
* Looking for a possible second wave of federal stimulus money.
* Efforts will continue to market the LLC.
Motion by Mielke, seconded by Wedekind to adjourn and set the next, regular meeting date for Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45A.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Beverly J. Mielke, Secretary